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The Ultimate Vegetarian Comfort Food: Tofu & Mushroom Manico – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Vegetarian Comfort Food: Tofu & Mushroom Manicotti

Craving a classic Italian-American comfort dish that's completely vegetarian? This Creamy Tofu & Mushroom Manicotti swaps traditional ricotta for a savory, protein-packed tofu and mushroom filling, smothered in a flavorful tomato sauce and baked to cheesy perfection.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 411 serving
Calories: 411

Ingredients
  

  • 8 dried manicotti shells
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup (90 g / 3.17 oz) chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup (50 g / 1.76 oz) chopped green onions, about 4
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) dried Italian seasoning, crushed
  • 1 package soft tofu, 12 to 16 ounces / 340 to 454g (16 oz), drained
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) / 28g (0.99 oz) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, 14.5 ounces / 411g (14.5 oz), undrained
  • 1 can condensed tomato bisque, 11 ounces / 312g (11 oz)
  • 1/8 teaspoon (40 ml / 1.4 fl oz) ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup (3 ounces) / 85g (3 oz) shredded Italian cheese blend
  • For an even creamier filling, use firm or extra-firm silken tofu and press it for 15-20 minutes to remove excess water before mashing.
  • Make filling easier by transferring the tofu mixture to a large zip-top bag. Snip off one corner and use it as a piping bag to fill the manicotti shells cleanly and quickly.
  • Boost the veggies by adding 1 cup (240 ml) of finely chopped spinach (squeezed dry if frozen) or shredded zucchini (squeezed to remove moisture) to the tofu mixture.

Method
 

  1. Cook the manicotti shells according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain, rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process, and drain again.
  3. Set aside.
  4. While the pasta cooks, preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C.
  5. Coat a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  6. Add the chopped mushrooms and green onions, cooking and stirring occasionally until tender.
  7. Stir the crushed Italian seasoning into the mushroom mixture and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  9. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the drained tofu with a potato masher or fork until it resembles the texture of ricotta cheese.
  10. Stir in the cooked mushroom mixture, the lightly beaten egg, and the Parmesan cheese until well combined.
  11. Carefully fill each cooked manicotti shell with about 1/4 cup (960 ml) of the tofu filling.
  12. Arrange the filled shells in a single layer in an ungreased 3-quart rectangular baking dish or four individual 12- to 15-ounce au gratin dishes.
  13. In another medium bowl, combine the undrained diced tomatoes, condensed tomato bisque, and black pepper.
  14. Pour this sauce evenly over the filled manicotti shells, ensuring they are well-covered.
  15. Bake, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the filling is heated through.
  16. Sprinkle the shredded Italian cheese blend over the top.
  17. Return the dish to the oven and bake for 2 to 3 more minutes, just until the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey.
  18. Let the manicotti stand for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
  19. Boil pasta until just al dente before adding it to the casserole. It will continue to cook in the oven, and this prevents it from becoming mushy.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 21gFat: 13g

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